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    The Alchemist

    4.4 (344 reviews)
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    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Rick T.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]A warm and inviting brewery to visit in Vermont ![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Hand pulled Heady Topper is not to be missed during your visit to the brewery. Loved the people working here dedicated to their craft. 5 stars

    Marissa B.

    Stopped here about an hour before they closed for the evening. The brewery is huge! [[HIGHLIGHT]]We immediately loved the one of a kind decor flourishes such as custom made lamps and murals (even on the ceiling).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]You could see some of the brewing area and everything looked so clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It was intriguing to peek behind the curtain and they even offer paid tours. All of the workers we encountered were pleasant and enthusiastic about the products. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We loved the chill vibe of the location, as they had an open outdoors area with seating and lawn games, including disc golf and corn hole.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There was also an outdoor patio with a couch and stage for live performances.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It was a place I could see myself kicking back at on the regular if I were local to the area. The location was not serving food when we visited though a food truck was located on site and said it would be opening in May. They did have complementary bags of pretzels available for guests to take. We also enjoyed the gift shop and the fun merch for sale. We purchased a hat. My husband enjoyed his beer and regrets not purchasing a four pack to take home.

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    Morgan L.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]The Alchemist is OG and continues to deliver with great beer and a great atmosphere![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] First, staff was very welcoming. It was a snowy day and a bit slippery. I walk with a cane so I was holding my husband's arm for support. Staff was quick to come hold the doors open for us so I could get inside safely. Small things like this mean a lot. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The interior of their space is colorful and full of art. You could sit there for hours and notice new details.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We sat out in the covered and heated patio area for a while to enjoy the view of the snow. It's a comfy area with tables and some couches as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The beer is fabulous, of course, especially their IPAs. You can get Heady on tap, or have one of their many other offerings that are canned. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a really nice way to spend a couple hours, snowy or otherwise![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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    Kadie S.

    Good spot for a quick, cheap beer that's quality. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice tables outside and live music![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Brandi L.

    Took the tour. Learned so much about sustainability and was quite interesting. Focused mostly on IPAs so keep that in mind. Not my style of beer but my spouse was in heaven. Got a beer with a tour plus a glass to take home.

    Rachel B.

    What a cool place; we went on the tour. Fred was our tour guide. He was so energetic & passionate about the company. I loved learning about how eco friendly the company was & why they won't go nationwide with distribution. It was lovely to receive a tasting glass & free beer as part of the tour, but also knowing a majority of the proceeds go to scholarships for local students. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The outdoor area is beautiful! Luscious, green grass with disc golf, Adirondack chairs, standing tables (plastic), benches & an opportunity to take pics in a photo stand-in.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There was a food truck outside offering a blend of international cuisines called Warren's Food Truck. We did not order from here but saw what appeared to be a yummy menu. We left with 6 4-packs of Heady Topper & Focal Banger to bring back to NH. What an amazing experience (we will be back!).

    Grant S.

    It has been over 10 years since we visited the Alchemist. We were so pleasantly shocked to see how big it has grown! And still maintaining its integrity to high quality craft beers! With a substantial new parking lot and taproom space, we were thankful to not have to compete to park and get inside! And from the moment we walked in we were warmly welcomed and provided high quality customer service. We knew that we wanted to drink the Heady Topper, so we decided to try the seasonal "Just Say Gay" pale ale. It was delectable! And for an important cause. We loved it! We ended up getting both a four pack of Heady Topper and the Just Say Gay pale ale. Yum! [[HIGHLIGHT]]With plenty of seating, reasonable prices, and a chic steam punk and open ambiance, our visit to the Alchemist was top notch.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We just wish we lived nearby so we could return more frequently . See you next time!

    Tonya K.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]We were so impressed by the beauty, layout, nice staff, & delicious beer choices![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Visiting the area and had to check it out. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Family friendly but would be great for all types of attendees.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Food truck, great lawn space, and patio with a stage.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was warm so we chose the cozy indoor option.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Loved the Vanilla Porter; such quality ingredients mad great names. Nice merchandise also. Go check out this cool spot!

    Jeff L.

    The alchemist may have been the greatest brewery that I have ever been too! [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's decor is funky and offbeat and artsy,[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] the beer is rated as being the best in the United States, [[HIGHLIGHT]]the vibe is exceptional,[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and they have a food truck outside. That makes delicious jerk, chicken, and pork.! we brought back a four pack for a friend in our town because they have a limited distribution area for their beer. they have an app available for your phone when you are in the brewery that is fun to use because you can aim it at a variety of exclusive in-house brewery, art installations, and make them come to life! They have filters available that let you make yourself look like Heady topper and they are hilarious!

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    Erin C.

    Only stopped in to pick up some beers as a gift, they offered 6 different types of beers they brewed and 3 bottles of wine, there were limits on how many you could buy due to supply and popularity. The staff was very knowledgeable and helped me pick out some beers that my friend would like. Very funky vibe inside I would be interested in going back for a meal sometime.

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    Ana A.

    Hands down best brewery I've visited in a long time. We were in town and decided to take their brewery tour, which I highly recommend. All the proceeds go towards helping the community with scholarships which is awesome. Our tour guy Fred was knowledgeable and friendly. The brewery inside is so cool! You can see their tanks, their beer moving around, cool murals and cool merch. Outside there is a beer garden and tasty food truck. The beer is great! So many options. All tasty. Please do come visit this brewery, you'll love it. Can't wait to come back!

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    Emma N.

    This place was awesome. The decor is fun, colorful, eccentric. There is a huge outdoor area for people to grab chairs and sit wherever, and they're also dog friendly. They only have one beer on tap, everything else is served from cans. The food truck on site was awesome! Highly recommend the smashed potatoes!!

    Anne J.

    First of all, is the heady topper worth it? Hell yes!! Kudos to Fred for the outstanding welcome here! It's big and obviously has a cult following, yet maintains a welcoming real atmosphere (again, credit to Fred for setting the stage). The beer is outstanding. I could gush more, but seriously, quit reading and just go and have some beer here. Wow. Brewery #23 or so in 6 days, and it's one of the best. I'm a fan!!!

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    Can I bring my dog?

    Well behaved, leashed pets are allowed in the outdoor beer garden during the summer. Service dogs trained to complete medical tasks are allowed inside.

    What's the red button in the bathroom for?

    It's the ejector seat button :)

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    We knew that we wanted to drink the Heady Topper, so we decided to try the seasonal "Just Say Gay" pale ale.

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    Von Trapp Brewing Bierhall Restaurant

    Von Trapp Brewing Bierhall Restaurant

    4.1
    (845 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$

    What a wonderful place to visit, drink beer, eat delicious food and enjoy time with the ones you…read morelove! The drive is worth it. Winding roads through woods up the mountain. Lots of parking was available and of course best time to go is off season. We had our choice of tables. Inside, out on the patio or in a sort of sunroom that's air conditioned. Our waitress was super friendly, professional and attentive to all our needs! We ordered a charcuterie board for starters and then a brat sampler with pork belly. All the food was delicious! They have the best beer. Something for everyone. We definitely enjoyed the trails through the woods to get up to the coffee shop and visit with the cows! This place is a must visit whenever we are in Vermont!

    Nice looking cabin like space with expansive space, large outdoor area with cornhole. The food was…read morecold and bland. Austrian food is not generally at the pinnacle of the food game, however the schnitzel tasted like reheated bugerking chicken sandwich and the French fries came out cold. The beer is solid and trialed a number on tap. I would not come here for the food. The waitstaff is all very friendly and courteous. They are understaffed like the rest of the Von trap premises. The waitress was fantastic despite having to cover the entire place. Nice space but dated. Friendly staff. Bland food. Don't come here for the food, but do come for the above average beer.

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    Lost Nation Brewing

    Lost Nation Brewing

    4.5
    (246 reviews)
    8.5 mi
    $$

    Tried this place out for dinner on a Thursday evening. They close a little early at 7pm so we got…read morethere around 5:45pm. Parking in the lot was easy. Workers were very friendly and welcoming inside. The inside had some bar seating and some table seating with someone playing piano. The menu has a variety of different sandwiches. I started with a hot chocolate and the elote dip. Hot chocolate was nothing special but was good on a cold day. The elote dip was delicious! Warm and cheesy! Yum! I then ordered the falafel pita. It wasn't my favorite. The falafel was crisp but I didn't love the homemade gluten free pita. It was not fluffy and was just kinda bland. The fries were made well! Thick and very crispy. Overall the atmosphere was nice.

    If you looked through my reviews you would notice I am a fan of craft breweries, my wife is as…read morewell! So while on a trip and looking for a spot to grab some lunch naturally we ended up picking this spot. I've been aware of Lost Nation Brewing but it's been since 2016/2017 when I had a beer from them last. To start they have ample parking and have a nicely painted mural on the side of their building. They have an indoor section we did not check that out and instead sat at the bar in the outdoor section. How can you pass up looking into the kitchen and also the wafting scents of burgers, fries and everything else being cooked. Despite a chillier day than most we have had lately it was worth it! Besides their own brews they had guest taps, guest botttles/cans, and even some cocktails including some spiked apple cider for that fall feeling drink. For beer fans they even had a rotating Hillfarmstead DIPA for a guest tap. I ended up getting their Kolsch and my wife got their gose. Both very solid beers and worth grabbing. Food wise they had a couple burgers, fried chicken sandwich, pulled pork, turkey sandwich, hot dogs, and some small plates. My wife ended up choosing the burger and I got their fried chicken sandwich. She enjoyed the burger and thought it was cooked very well. The chicken sandwich was delicious, the fact it was smothered in honey did make it a bit messy to eat but tasted so good! The fries we got were massive and well seasoned and the side of pickles were great too. Would be a no brainer to get either one again if we visit again! Bartender was friendly and we didn't wait long at all for the drinks or food! Well made brews paired along side delicious food, really what more could you ask for? If you visit during warmer weather it appeared they have a huge outdoor area further back than we were in as well! If you like visiting breweries add this to your list to check out!

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    The Bench

    The Bench

    4.2
    (867 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    Let me cut to the chase: get the steak frites or anything else with the chimichurri. It's going to…read morechange your life and you can go ahead and thank me later. The poutine was very good, but I'll grant you that it's maybe hard to get that wrong - but their gravy is on point! Service was great - got there around 5:40pm on a Wednesday, so the wait was non-existent and a table for 5 was easy to accommodate. Duncan was the server, who disclosed that he was new but you wouldn't know it from how he took orders and brought food out. Even threw him a curve by asking for the steak frites with an additional side of brussel sprouts, which he handled no problem - even though there weren't any sides I saw on the menu. Steak was medium rare and perfectly seasoned, and I think I mentioned the chimichurri but it deserves additional mention. Maybe you're wondering about beverages. The maple lemonade is great - it leans harder on the tart side and there are sweeter options around (Cliff House) but I love a lemonade that tastes... lemony. Pineapple cherry punch was also a hit - but that's secondhand hearsay, unlike my direct opinion on the chimichurri - which I would drink if I could. Definitely check this place out. The table near ours seemed to immensely enjoy their meal and also get great service from Duncan.

    We had a bit of a wait, but it was a Saturday night and we did not have to wait as long as they…read moresaid. They use the Yelp waitlist, but I couldn't join it until we showed up to the restaurant, which was a little confusing. We ended up sitting at the counter by the wood fire, which was neat to watch. Our server (Jenn) was awesome. My drink was very pricy ($18), but it was pretty tasty. Everything was absolutely delicious - we got a Mac & cheese and 2 burgers with fries. I love that it's all farm-to-table. Would absolutely eat here again and *highly* recommend it.

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    Stowe Cider

    Stowe Cider

    4.5
    (148 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    I had my Bachelorette party here and it was awesome! I was able to rent a private and HUGE space,…read morethat included a fire pit, fire wood, and our own designated servers and bartender all for an affordable price which I might add is rare for Stowe. I paid under 800 dollars! The coordinator Molly was an absolute doll. She even had me make my own playlist in advance before the event. I shared it with her via Spotify and I got to have it playing during the event through a professional sound system. I was able to bring decorations in advance and the staff set them up for me and did an amazing job. The place was clean even in the bathrooms. Please note the food is bar food which is great if you want to also play games and party like I did! The drinks are great with seasonal options as well! See photos attached

    I love exploring new cider places, and on my trip to Stowe, I was excited to see Stowe Cider…read morevisible from the road with plenty of parking. We went just for drinks. We elected to sit outside on the deck under an umbrella. We could hear the band from the Japanese restaurant next door. I ordered a flight which consisted of four ciders that I could choose. The server wrote the initials of my choices on a board and told me what they were. I ordered less sweet, more dry kinds. There were subtle differences between them based on the fruit notes. I did miss getting a Huckleberry flavor like I do when I go to Washington state. Our server was upbeat and friendly even though we only ordered drinks. Tip: To enter, use the doors that say "use other door," I thought the arrow was saying go to an entrance around the building but that was an employee only door.

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